Toxic place, not good for mental health - Marketing SolarWinds Employee Review

1.0
Mar 14, 2024
Recommend
CEO approval
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Pros

Sabbatical, Wednesday lunch, Snacks, and breakfast, Gym, Salary

Cons

- Personal ties are frequently prioritized over actual talent and merit - especially in internal hiring. HR & recruiters are not honest and unclear about so many processes. - This office has an absolute capacity to degrade your mental health - Very superficial people are creating a rotten work culture. - Extreme-level politics are not to your face, but they exist very much. - poor manager (worst), no accountability, and no support. 'figure it out' pathetic attitude. - Marketing is filled with broken processes. I could not believe such a big company is operating/functioning like a 2-year-old business. - Favoritism - irrespective of you being good at your job. You must socialize and become a favorite to stay here. - It is bad for personal growth as only favorite people will climb the ladder.

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SolarWinds Response
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Thank you for taking the time to share your feedback. As a people-first company, the employee experience is extremely important to us. Our leadership team cares about ensuring every employee feels valued, is treated fairly, and is respected. It is our mission to foster a culture of respect by valuing all employees and showing appreciation. SolarWinds is an equal opportunity employer, and we recognize the necessity of building an inclusive environment where all employees feel equally welcomed, respected, and valued. We have zero tolerance for favoritism and have made it our mission to continue growing as a diverse company by hiring talent with fantastic competence, commitment, and attitude. We encourage employee referrals and value all employee experiences and backgrounds as they provide diverse perspectives, which aid in streamlining initiatives and promoting a healthy and productive work environment. We are sorry to hear that has not been your experience. Please reach out to your local Regional Partner to share your experience with management and include your feedback on manager performance reviews.

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